60 Pictures from the Queen's 60 Year Reign

Look back at the Queen's 60 year reign with some of the Royal family's most memorable moments

1. 1953: England's New Queen

The Golden Coach, with the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II inside, passes through Trafalgar Square on the processional drive following the Coronation of the Queen in Westminster Abbey in 1953.

2. 1953: The New Queen

Queen Elizabeth II in the Gold State Coach returning to Buckingham Palace after her coronation in Westminster Abbey in 1952.

3. 1953: The First Portrait

How beautiful is this portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace after her Coronation 60 years ago?

4. 1953: The Coronation

Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown, and her Coronation robes, with the Duke of Edinburgh in Buckingham Palace - a picture to mark her Coronation in 1953.

5. 1953: That Royal Wave

Queen Elizabeth II smiles and waves to crowd from balcony of Buckingham Palace returning from Westminster Abbey following her coronation in 1953.

6. 1954: A Family Balcony Moment

Queen Elizabeth II, her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, wave from a balcony at Buckingham Palace in London on May 15, 1954 after arrival home for first time since they started commonwealth tour six months before. Look how young Prince Charles looks!

7. 1955: The Highland Fling

The Royal Family at the Braemar Games in Scotland 1955. The Queen, Prince Charles, The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne partake in the Scottish festivities.

8. 1955: A Family Outting

Just a normal family day out at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1955... The Queen with her son, The Prince of Wales.

9. 1957: By the Lake

This portrait of the Royal Family was taken by the lake in the grounds of Buckingham Palace in 1957...how very idyllic!

10. 1958: Girls Day Out

A girlie day at the races in 1958 for Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and the Princess Royal at Epsom.

11. 1961: Epsom Derby

The Queen at the Epsom Derby in 1961... one of her many passions, at a meet where she saw the 66-1 outsider Psidium win the big race.

12. 1964: With the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth II walking with the Queen Mother, with handbags at the ready on the opening day of the Royal Ascot meeting in 1964.

13. 1965: The Queen in Her Carriage

The Queen on her way to the State Opening of Parliament in 1965.

14. 1965: Prince Edward

Queen Elizabeth II and her youngest son, Prince Edward, at 15 months old, taken in the royal sitting room at Windsor Castle in 1965. Adorable!

15. 1965: What was the joke?

Yet another day at the races! Queen Elizabeth II laughs from behind dark glasses at a private joke with her trainer, captain Boyd-Rochfort in 1965

16. 1966: World Cup

Need we say - what an epic year for England, Rule Britannia! England captain Bobby Moore is presented with the Jules Rimet trophy by Her Majesty The Queen as hat trick hero Geoff Hurst looks on in awe.

17. 1969: Glamour Puss

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the Royal Festival Hall for the Royal St. Cecilia's Day Concert in aid of the Musicians' Benevolent Fund... and looking fit for the front cover of Vogue we might add!

18. 1969: The Prince of Wales

The Queen crowns her son, Prince Charles, as Prince of Wales during the investiture ceremony at Caernarfon castle.

19. 1973: Big Smiles

The Queen looked like she was thoroughly enjoying her visit with the Duke of Edinburgh to the International Headquarters of the Boy"s and Girl"s Brigade at Parsons Green, London.

20. 1974: Turning 48

Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she celebrated her 48th birthday at Windsor Castle in 1974.

21. 1977: Silver Jubilee

A smile from Queen Elizabeth II during her walk to Guildhall after she had attended the Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's cathedral.

22. 1977: Adoring Crowds

On a visit to Pembrokeshire in Wales, the Queen waves to the large crowds that came out to line the streets for her visit.

23. 1977: On the Throne

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh in Parliament House, Wellington, when they attended the opening of the New Zealand Parliament.

24. 1977: A Sister Affair

It could be from a fashion supplement...The Queen Elizabeth II in a cape, with her sister Princess Margaret when they turned up for race meeting at Ascot.

25. 1980: The Corgis

The Queen with her beloved corgis, walking the Cross Country course during the second day of the Windsor Horse Trials.

26. 1981: The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer

The Queen poses for photographs with the Prince of Wales and his fiancee, Lady Diana Spencer at Buckingham Palace.

27. 1981: The Wedding of Charles and Diana

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales leave St. Pauls Cathedral with that iconic long bridal train.

28. 1982: Like Father Like Son

Prince Charles shares a cuddle with a baby Prince William.

29. 1982: Prince William is Born

The Queen surrounded by her family at Buckingham Palace on the day of Prince William's christening. The Prince of Wales proudly stands behind his first born next to his father The Duke of Edinburgh, The Queen Mother and Diana The Princess of Wales cradles her new born.

30. 1984: Prince Harry

Diana, Princess of Wales, smiles as she carries her newborn baby, Prince Harry, when she leaves St. Mary's Hospital in London in September 1984.... all together now... awwwwww!

31. 1984: Sparkly Crown

Queen Elizabeth II, arrives for a State dinner in Amman, Jordan wearing a large crown and smile to match!

32. 1985: Salute

The Queen takes the salute outside Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark her official birthday.

33. 1986: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

34. 1989: Grandma

The Queens with Princess Anne's daughter, Miss Zara Phillips on her lap... just looking like any other proud Grandma.

35. 1990: The Queen in Polka Dots

The Queen at Ascot for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes in 1990... another perfectly co-ordinated outfit, but we wouldn't expect anything less!

36. 1991: Prince William and Prince Harry

Prince William, 9, and Prince Harry, 7, look adorable in their baseball caps given to them by the crew of the Canadian frigate HMCS Ottowa after they toured the ship which is moored alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia on the Toronto waterfront.

37. 1991: Oi Oi Soldier!

The Queen Mother seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she's surrounded by members of the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards in Berlin in 1991. The Queen Mother was in Berlin to celebrate St. Patricks Day together with British forces.

38. 1992: The Two Princes

Diana The Princess of Wales dressed in Spring Lemon with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry outside St George's Chapel in Windsor for the Easter service... too cute!

39. 1993: Splash!

Diana Princess of Wales and her two sons Prince WIlliam and Prince Harry as they take a ride on the log flume ride at Thorpe Park in 1993.

40. 1993: Me and My Son

The Queen and the Prince of Wales appear thoughtful as they watch the races at Epsom, on the 40th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation in 1993.

41. 1995: VE DAY

Watching the VE Day Fly Past, The Queen stands beside the The Queen Mother, who wipes her eye as she stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the thousands of people who had gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of VE Day in 1995.

42. 1997: Diana's Funeral Procession

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales turn on to Horse Guards Parade as they follow behind the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales during the funeral procession to Westminster Abbey for her funeral service in 1997

43. 1997: The Death of Diana

In 1997 the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales on a gun carriage, flanked by the Welsh Guardsmen as the funeral cortege making its way along South Carriage Road, Hyde Park, from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service

44. 1998: Nelson Mandela

The Queen with President Nelson Mandela of South Africa during his visit to Windsor Castle before travelling to Cardiff for the beginning of the EU Summit in 1998.

45. 1999: Order of the Garter

The Queen and Prince Philip leave by carriage from Saint Georges Chapel, in Windsor, after a church service that is part of the Order of the Garter ceremony in 1999.

46. 2000: Queen Mother Turns 100

The Queen with her mother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, on the balcony at Buckingham Palace waving to the crowds as she celebrates her 100th birthday. On reaching 100, The Queen Mother became the longest living royal in the history of the British monarchy... but the one question that everyone wants to ask is - did she get a letter from the Queen?

47. 2000: When in Rome

The dazzling Queen waits to greet guests at a state banquet at the Presidential Palace in Rome, on the first day of the state visit to Italy in 2000.

48. 2002: Fireworks

2002 The Queen and Duke Of Edinburgh watch Fireworks burst over Buckingham Palace in London, after The Queen lit a beacon to commemorate her Golden Jubilee.

49. 2003: Our Laughing Monarch

The Queen during a visit to The Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire in 2003.

50. 2004: Rule Britannia!

The Queen enjoys the farmers market in St. Thomas' Square, on the Isle of Wight in 2004 as part of a series of visits around the island. Earlier, she visited Osborne House in East Cowes, the family home of her great, great grandmother Queen Victoria.

51. 2005: Duchess of Cornwall

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, leave the service of Prayer and Dedication at St. George's Chapel in Windsor and make their way to Windsor Castle for their wedding reception in Windsor in 2005.

52. 2006: The Queen and Prince Charles

2006 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her son, the Prince of Wales attend the Braemar Highland Games at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Aberdeenshire. The royals have been regular visitors to the games since Queen Victoria first attended in 1848

53. 2008: Sir Parky

Sir Michael Parkinson receives his Knighthood from The Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2008.

54. 2010: Christmas Day

The Queen with big smiles after receiving flowers by children as she leaves after attending the British royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service in Sandringham in 2010.

55. 2010: The Engagement

Prince William and Kate Middleton announce their engagement to the World's press in 2010.

56. 2011: My Grandson, the Helicopter Pilot

Prince William shows his grandmother, The Queen, the hanger where the Sea King Helicopter he flies during his training as a Search and Rescue pilot is kept during a visit to RAF Valley in Anglesey in 2011.

57. 2011: Prince William

Prince William smiles as his grandmother, the Queen, inspects the graduates in the Sovereign's parade at Sandhurst 2011.

58. 2011: Head Wear

We couldn't less this one slip through the net... Princess Beatrice in 'that hat' from the royal wedding in April 2011. Princess Beatrice wore a Philip Treacy hat to the wedding of Prince WIlliam and the Duchess of Cambridge and my did it get a lot of attention!

59. 2011: Our Nation's Sweethearts

The bride and groom Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on their wedding day in April 2011.

60. 2012: 3D Fun

The Queen wears 3D glasses to watch a display and pilot a JCB digger during a visit to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research centre... it looks like a fun display!